India is considered to be world’s largest democracy and the Election Commission is the pillar of this democracy. It conducts a free and fair election in the country and monitors house to house enumeration prepared by the electoral rolls.

In India, elections of the legislative assembly take place in every 5 years where Indian electorate choose the members of the Vidhan Sabha or legislative / state assembly. The legislative elections are held in all the 29 states and 2 of 7 unionterritories of India.

Citizens of India have been given voting rights by registering in constituencies where they reside, provided they are 18 years of ageas on the first day of the year for which an electoral roll is prepared.

Through elections citizens of the country gets a chance to choose their leaders. Hence, every eligible voter in the country should cast their vote and exercise the power given to them.

A Voter ID card, also known as the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is an identity card that is issued by the Election Commission of India to all individuals who are eligible to vote. It is one of the most important documents as it works as a proof of identity and through which the people of the country can exercise their power to vote and elect their Government.

The chief purpose of this card is to improve the accuracy of the electoral roll and to help prevent cases of electoral fraud. This card is commonly known by other names such as an election card, voter’s card, Voter ID, etc.

Eligibility criteria to Get EPIC in Himachal Pradesh

To get a voter ID card in Himachal Pradesh, a person has to be eligible to get the EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card).

Read the list below to know the eligibility criteria to get a voter ID card

The applicant must be a citizen of India.

The applicant must be over the age of 18 years.

The applicant must also be 18 years of age as of 1st January of the year they will be casting their first vote.

How to Apply for Voter ID card in Himachal Pradesh

Applying for Voter ID Offline in Himachal Pradesh

There are various ways to apply for voter ID card in Himachal Pradesh. One of the ways is to apply it offline. Even today, numbers of people prefer applying for voter ID card by visiting the electoral office as they are not well versed accustomed to the internet.

Read the below steps to apply for voter ID offline in Himachal Pradesh

Visit the nearest Chief Electoral Office in Himachal Pradesh

Procure the required form (Form 6) at the office (Form 6 for new registration of Voter ID card)

Fill in the form with correct details

Submit the form at the electoral office along with a recent photograph and required documents.

The electoral officer will conduct verification by visiting the address mentioned on the form.

The Voter ID card will be sent via post a few days after the verification is complete.

Applying for Voter ID Online in Himachal Pradesh

Today internet has revolutionized the way of our living to an extent that it is now our preferred medium of fulfilling everyday necessities.

Now an individual applying for voter ID card can do it online as well. It is a simple, easy and a convenient procedure for people those who are familiar with the internet.

Tracking Voter ID via ECI (Election Commission of India) helpline

You can also track the status of your Voter ID through ECI (Election Commission of India) provided by the Government. The service is available from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

To check the status of the Voter ID card via ECI helpline number call on the toll free number 1950

Duplicate Voter ID card in Himachal Pradesh

Once the voter ID card is issued, it can be used for lifetime by the eligible card holder. However, if the card is lost, misplaced or is unusable due to being torn or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate card.

One can get the duplicate Voter ID card in Himachal Pradesh both online and offline: